How many flights from Montreal to Calgary are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 25.4% of flights from Montreal to Calgary were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve connections.

What's the flight time from Montreal to Calgary?

The typical direct flight from Montreal to Calgary has a median duration of 4 hours and 45 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median flight time increases to 9 hours and 49 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 3006 kilometers.

How often do cheap flights from Montreal to Calgary come up?

Cheap flights from Montreal to Calgary are historically frequent. This route is regularly discounted, making it easier for travelers to find more affordable options. Travelers can typically expect to see favorable pricing appear often.

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September 19 - September 20

Cheapest

YUL - Calgary

CA$438

CA$317

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September 13 - September 14

Cheapest

YUL - Calgary

CA$438

CA$317

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September 14 - September 15

Cheapest

YUL - Calgary

CA$435

CA$317

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September 16 - September 17

Cheapest

YUL - Calgary

CA$436

CA$317

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October 17 - October 18

Cheapest

YUL - Calgary

CA$474

CA$317

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September 23 - September 24

YUL - Calgary

CA$438

CA$320

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September 8 - September 9

Earliest

YUL - Calgary

CA$433

CA$341

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September 8 - September 23

Earliest

YHU - Calgary

CA$640

CA$367

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September 8 - September 15

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Earliest

YHU - Calgary

CA$706

CA$370

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September 8 - September 19

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CA$653

CA$373

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Montreal to Calgary: Overview

Insights for flights from Montreal to Calgary

The journey from Montreal to Calgary covers a distance of 3006 km, classifying it as a medium-haul route. For travelers seeking cheap flights from Montreal to Calgary, fares typically range from $342 to $588, with a median price of $450. Right now, current fares are near the typical level, and approximately 10% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Montreal to Calgary, May stands out with a median fare of $236. Following closely, October offers a median fare of $284, and September presents a median of $321. These months tend to offer more budget-friendly options for this route.

For flights from Montreal to Calgary, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 25.4% of recent fares being direct. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you will likely encounter one or more stops on your journey.

A typical journey from Montreal to Calgary, including connections, takes approximately 4h 45m. While direct flights from Montreal to Calgary also have a flight time of 4h 45m, connecting itineraries can extend the total travel duration significantly, with a median connecting journey time of 19h 25m.

How much is a round trip from Montreal to Calgary

Regular price: CA$365 - CA$588

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Montreal to Calgary is between 365 CAD and 588 CAD. The current lowest deal is 334 CAD with WestJet for travel from Oct 17-Oct 18.

now CA$334

Low CA$365

High CA$588

The cheapest time to fly from Montreal to Calgary

The cheapest month to fly from Montreal to Calgary is March, with a median price of $258. The most expensive month is April, with a median price of $972. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from CA$258

April

Most Expensive

Flights from CA$972

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Direct flights from Montreal to Calgary

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Last-minute flights going from Montreal to Calgary

Tue, Sep 1

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YHU - Calgary

Montreal (YHU) - Calgary (YYC)

Porter Airlines

CA$601

CA$361

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

YHU - Calgary

Montreal (YHU) - Calgary (YYC)

Porter Airlines

CA$599

CA$361

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

YHU - Calgary

Montreal (YHU) - Calgary (YYC)

Porter Airlines

CA$564

CA$361

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

YHU - Calgary

Montreal (YHU) - Calgary (YYC)

Porter Airlines

CA$583

CA$361

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

YHU - Calgary

Montreal (YHU) - Calgary (YYC)

Porter Airlines

CA$504

CA$362

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

YHU - Calgary

Montreal (YHU) - Calgary (YYC)

Porter Airlines

CA$511

CA$362

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Montreal to Calgary

4 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 15

CA$857 → CA$451

47%

4 nights

Sep 3 - Sep 7

CA$753 → CA$383

49%

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

CA$750 → CA$387

48%

5 nights

Sep 6 - Sep 11

CA$731 → CA$373

49%

Popular Airports to fly from Montreal to Calgary

Montreal - Calgary route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Montreal to Calgary are below the typical level of $450.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for prices as low as $236

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly, with median prices around $236.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 45m

Direct flights to Calgary typically take 4h 45m, while connecting flights average 19h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 74.6% of recent deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Porter Airlines offers direct flights

Porter Airlines offers direct flights on this route, with deals found from $334.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Montreal to Calgary are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Montreal main airports to depart from

Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International (YUL)

Cheapest

Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International for direct and connecting flights to Calgary.

📍 ~14 km from Montreal city center (reachable by car or public transport).

💸 Flights from ~CA$318

Montreal Saint-Hubert Longueuil (YHU)

Consider Montreal Saint-Hubert Longueuil for alternative departure options to Calgary.

📍 ~12 km from Montreal city center (reachable by car or public transport).

💸 Flights from ~CA$375

Calgary main airports to arrive at

Calgary International (YYC)

Cheapest

Calgary International Airport is a convenient arrival point for your trip to Calgary.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CA$318

Airports nearby Calgary used as alternative

Edmonton International (YEG)

Cheapest

Edmonton International is a major international hub with an extensive route network, offering high reliability and frequency of flights.

📍 ~290 km from Calgary (approximately a 3-hour drive, winter driving conditions can be hazardous)

💸 Flights from ~CA$301

Kelowna International (YLW)

Kelowna International is the largest regional airport in the interior, providing significant domestic connectivity and a wide range of services.

📍 ~400 km from Calgary (requires driving through major mountain passes which are subject to closures)

💸 Flights from ~CA$456

Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International (YXC)

Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International offers relatively close proximity to the Calgary region and full cabin class availability.

📍 ~200 km from Calgary (mountainous terrain can affect flight reliability in winter)

💸 Flights from ~CA$437

Lethbridge (YQL)

Lethbridge is the geographically closest alternative airport, offering an easy drive south from Calgary on a major highway.

📍 ~170 km from Calgary (very limited route network, primarily serving as a feeder to Calgary)

Glacier Park International (FCA)

Glacier Park International provides strong connectivity for US-bound travelers with a full-service airport and multiple cabin classes.

📍 ~200 km from Calgary (requires an international border crossing, subject to US customs and immigration requirements)

💸 Flights from ~CA$667

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Calgary

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Montreal to Calgary is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $339. Booking within 6 days of departure typically sees a significantly higher average price of $1044. Even booking 60 or more days out tends to be more expensive, with an average price of $390.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Montreal to Calgary is considered to be $342 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $450. Fares above $588 are typically in the higher price range for this route.

Historically, May has been the cheapest month to fly from Montreal to Calgary, with a median price of $236. October also offers lower fares, with a median price of $284. The annual median price for this route is $450, indicating that these months offer considerable savings compared to other times of the year.

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